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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,184.32, 716,453.28 and 289,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,184.32, 716,453.28 and 289,751.52 is: 399,845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,184.32 : 716,453.28 = 289,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,184.32/716,453.28 = 289,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,184.32x = 716,453.28 × 289,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,184.32x = 207,593,426,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,593,426,888.99/519,184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,845.33

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